When we do our own inner work, which is simply knowing one's story through one's primary relationships and experiences, we connect more broadly. We will find ourselves in our culture's story.

Some are raised by psychologically healthy parents. Others aren't. If you were not raised in a home environment that consciously dealt with life as it came to you, your primary learning and growing is dependent upon learning from your unhealthy family.

That is real work. It, too, counts. Inner work is bringing your wounds and the wounds of your family into the light, in a respectful manner.